Ballet des ombres at St. John
On February 22, 2026, at St. John, audiences of all ages are invited to experience Ballet des Ombres—a wordless performance that offers a mesmerizing, contemplative journey!
Alone on stage, Catherine Gignac creates sand art live on a light table, with her ephemeral works projected onto a large screen. Accompanied by classical, tango, and opera music, her drawings come to life, transform, and fade away in a mesmerizing visual choreography. This show offers a sensory and poetic journey where each fleeting tableau tells a story, immersing the audience in a unique and contemplative experience.
This performance invites the audience on a sensory and symbolic journey—a ballet of shadows and light, a visual poetry in motion. Through the magic of movement and living, fragile sand, each tableau tells a story of love, rebirth, or freedom, offering viewers a unique, captivating, and contemplative experience.
CONTEMPLATIVE PERFORMANCE
In a fast-paced, technology-driven world, Ballet des Ombres invites us to slow down and reconnect with the essentials. The ever-evolving sand creates ephemeral images that captivate the audience in real time. Each drawing is unique and unpredictable, keeping viewers’ curiosity alive throughout the performance!
ABOUT THE ST. JOHN
Experience this show in a unique venue: the St. John, a former Anglican church built between 1882 and 1885, now transformed into a space dedicated to arts and culture. A true architectural gem, this intimate concert hall is located on Shefford Street in the heart of Old-Bromont. This lively area features beautiful heritage buildings that house cozy cafés, fine restaurants, and unique boutiques — the perfect place to round out your cultural outing.
